Ghana: Fire Guts Achimota Bulk Supply Point, Causes Power Outage In Parts Of Accra

The Electricity Company of Ghana’s Achimota Bulk Supply Point in Accra, the capital of Ghana, was gutted by fire at about 11:00 am on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

This has resulted in a power outage in several parts of Accra.

The affected areas include Legon, parts of Kwabenya, Nima, Circle, parts of Adenta, Madina, Ashomang, Dome Pillar 2, South Industrial Area, parts of New Achimota, Kokomlemle, Kanda, parts of Osu, Burma Camp, Power House, Cantonment, Flagstaff House which is the Dear of Government, Pantang, and Focus.

According to a statement by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Abelemkpe Fire Station received an emergency call at exactly 11:11 am and responded promptly. Within two minutes (11:13 am), firefighters, led by ADO II Arhim Daniel, arrived at the scene to combat the fire.

The blaze was brought under control at 11:22 am and fully extinguished at 11:28 am, according to the GNFS.

The fire, which affected an earthing transformer, also extended to an outdoor air conditioner unit.

“No injuries were recorded,” the GNFS said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

In a statement, ECG assured affected customers that its engineers are working to restore power supply as soon as possible.

Source:https://energynewsafrica.com